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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rand describe as being man's only tool of knowledge?
(a) Physical strength.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Eagerness.
(d) The mind.

2. Rand describes perception as which of the following?
(a) Animalistic.
(b) Hindered.
(c) Learned.
(d) Created.

3. Why does Kira have a love affair with somebody she does not like?
(a) To get money.
(b) To convince the man to appreciate capitalism.
(c) To become free.
(d) To increase freedom for society.

4. Rand says that new intellectuals must acquire which of the following?
(a) Altruism.
(b) Weapons.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Knowledge.

5. What is the setting for We The Living?
(a) Post-war France.
(b) United States.
(c) China.
(d) Soviet Russia.

6. Kira asks Andrei what it feels like to be treated like which of the following?
(a) A political system.
(b) A child.
(c) A tool.
(d) A monster.

7. Which adjective does Rand use to describe America's culture?
(a) Miserable.
(b) Exciting.
(c) Eager.
(d) Unique.

8. Rand suggests that a nation's bodyguards are which type of people?
(a) Those who are physically strongest.
(b) Intellectuals.
(c) The military.
(d) Government officials.

9. What conflict is apparent in We The Living?
(a) Indiivual vs. Capitalism.
(b) Individual vs. State.
(c) Collectivism vs. Government.
(d) Capitalism vs. Socialism.

10. The goal of this book is to do which of the following, according to Rand?
(a) Present new information.
(b) Alarm Americans.
(c) Remind readers of a past warning.
(d) Share a fictional story for pleasure.

11. The injunction not to judge shows the climax of which of the following, according to Rand?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Altruism.
(d) Capitalism.

12. What kind of crime was Leo arrested for?
(a) Vandalism.
(b) Political crime.
(c) Sexual crime.
(d) Murder.

13. What adjective does Rand use to describe the USA's founding fathers?
(a) Intellectuals.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Thinkers.
(d) Bodyguards.

14. Who is the man that Kira wants to save?
(a) Leo.
(b) Andrei.
(c) Hank.
(d) Howard.

15. How does Kira feel about using Andrei?
(a) She is remorseful.
(b) She denies feeling remorse, but actually does.
(c) She feels no remorse.
(d) She feels bad at first but then forgets.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which period did capitalism arise?

2. When was We The Living published?

3. What does Rand believe capitalism wiped out?

4. Rand says that no man has the right to do which of the following?

5. Who does Kira have a love affair with, even though she does not like him?

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